Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $37.80 | 4.534% | $39.5139 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $89.94 | 3.183% | $92.8028 | $92.80 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
Purchase #3 | $102.83 | 12.682% | $115.8709 | $115.87 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
Purchase #4 | $208.68 | 12.119% | $233.9699 | $233.97 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
Purchase #5 | $144.77 | 10.873% | $160.5108 | $160.51 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
Purchase #6 | $212.73 | 7.388% | $228.4465 | $228.45 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
Purchase #7 | $128.25 | 12.293% | $144.0158 | $144.02 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $925.00 | $1,015.1306 | $1,015.13 | $1,015.05 | $1,015.10 |